January 17th, 2011

I wrote about this bike way back in in April of 2009. It was basically 2-3 years old then and it hasn’t gotten any newer… but it is still probably my favourite 2 wheeled recumbent — and I haven’t even had a chance to ride one yet!

You have to admit… fully enclosed everything, a Rohloff speedhub 14 with gripshifter, single sided wheels fore and aft, over-seat or under-seat steering; the list of features goes on and on. I know fellows who would rather do maintenance on their bike than ride it – not me. This machine looks about as close to maintenance-free as I could ever find.

8 Responses to “Green Machine”

Too bad with the price. Starting at 3870€, and magnesium wheels is extra. Considering the Alleweder A6 build kit (the easier-to-build glass fiber one) with Alfine 8-speed is also 3870€… it’s just not quite as tempting. I was seriously tempted three years ago, but had to tell myself this is just way out of my league.

But I am sure it must be the best commuter mid/high SWB around. A real street warrior.

OK, that is a bit heavy, I agree. Perhaps a bit too much in a hilly environment – I think there is a limit around 16-19kg for an unfaired bicycle. Above that the weight/performance/safety race starts, and it seems there is no real end to it.